Create a story

Stories for the
unexpected conversations.

Kids ask the hard questions when you least expect them, and there's so much you want to teach them along the way. Lil Lanterns creates original, narrated stories, in your family's language, that help you meet those moments with warmth instead of winging it.

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How it works

1

Tell us about your child

Their age, their language, and what they're navigating right now: a new sibling, a first day, a big feeling.

2

Choose what matters

Pick the values or the hard conversation you want the story to hold gently: empathy, courage, belonging, or loss.

3

Light the lantern

In moments, an original, narrated story appears, written just for your child and the moment they're in, whenever you need it.

Why families choose Lil Lanterns

The hard conversations, made easier

Money, feelings, loss, identity: the questions kids spring on you. Lil Lanterns helps you get ahead of them instead of winging it.

Your family's language and world

Original stories in English and Hindi today, with more languages on the way, including the heritage languages most apps skip. Rooted in your culture, not a generic default.

Made for children, safely

Every story is original and age-appropriate. Safety and quality are the foundation we build on, so storytime is something you can trust.

Built with respect for authors

Through our Creator Fund, a share of every subscription supports independent children's authors. Building with AI shouldn't come at the expense of human creators.

Every child carries a light.

Create a story tonight, and see what yours holds.

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